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How far is Mexicali from Mexico City?

The distance between Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 1352 miles / 2176 kilometers / 1175 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Mexicali (MXL) is 1601 miles / 2577 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 20 minutes.

Mexico City International Airport – Mexicali International Airport

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1352
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2176
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1175
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Distance from Mexico City to Mexicali

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mexico City to Mexicali. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1351.814 miles
  • 2175.534 kilometers
  • 1174.694 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1352.733 miles
  • 2177.013 kilometers
  • 1175.493 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Mexico City to Mexicali?

The estimated flight time from Mexico City International Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)

On average, flying from Mexico City to Mexicali generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mexico City to Mexicali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).

Airport information

Origin Mexico City International Airport
City: Mexico City
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MEX
ICAO Code: MMMX
Coordinates: 19°26′10″N, 99°4′19″W
Destination Mexicali International Airport
City: Mexicali
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MXL
ICAO Code: MMML
Coordinates: 32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″W

Airlines flying from Mexico City (MEX) to Mexicali (MXL)

Aeroméxico
Volaris